You place us expertly in the position of the traveler. It is a symbolic and actual journey. It's almost like the classic story with 'no room at the inn'. This is a wonderful metaphor for the unwanted, for the disdained. You go into great detail so there is no mistaking what is going on, not at least by the end of the story.
A very, very effective piece of writing, @rayt2. Thank you for sharing this with us. You are consistently a positive member of the Ink Well community.